Teaching Assistant

Bulford St Leonards; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Wiltshire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its team starting in January 2026. The successful candidate will work part-time (20 hours per week) and support pupils across various age ranges and abilities, including those with special educational needs. With strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, you will contribute to creating a stimulating learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in supporting children's learning and be committed to fostering high standards. This is a fixed-term role until 22nd July 2026.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive induction procedure

Valued workplace environment

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high-quality experiences for children.
• Experience in supporting children's learning.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across all age ranges within the school.
• Work flexibly to assist children of varying abilities.
• Liaise with teachers and SENCO.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work with SEN

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Salisbury, WiltshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed until 22nd July 2026Salary: £13.05 per hour (£25,185 pro rata per annum)Posted: 12th December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 16th January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1526023Job Reference: BUL25-26-2Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Fixed until 22nd July 2026* Job ID: 1526023* Share :**Bulford St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School** is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated **Teaching Assistant** to join its friendly team and provide support to pupils, with effect from January 2026.**Contract:** Fixed term (until 22nd July 2026). **Working Hours:** Part Time (20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training days). **Required:** January 2026.We are a single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Situated in the village of Bulford, Wiltshire, we serve both military and local families and have strong connections with St Leonard’s Church. Supported by our strong Christian ethos, we insist on high standards of behaviour and respectful relationships. Our school is where futures are created and our staff make this a reality by delivering a curriculum based on active learning and real-life, first-hand experiences; helping students prepare for the next stage of their education as well as for their next stage of life. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.As a **Teaching Assistant,** you must be able to work across all age ranges within our school and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEN support, liaising with teachers and SENCO.**We are looking for someone who:*** Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;* Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;* Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;* Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;* Enjoys working with children and can develop good working relationships with them;* Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;* Can be a strong team player as well as use your own initiative;* Has a positive and flexible attitude;* Has experience of supporting children’s learning;* Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training.**We can offer the successful candidate:*** An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;* Opportunities for training and progression;* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.**For information about this role**, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our **Applicant Information Pack**. If you have any additional questions, please contact the school admin office: 01980-632309.**Closing Date:** Friday 16th January 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** TBC***Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.***### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Bulford St Leonards Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Bulford St Leonards Primary SchoolPart of### Acorn Education Trust